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Xiaomi Poco M8
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Xiaomi Poco M8

Released: 2026, January 08Price: ₹ 19,739 / $ 289.50 / £ 189.00 / € 229.90Status: Available. Released 2026, January 08

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 710
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF, Auxiliary lens
Size6.77 inches, 110.9 cm, 2, (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandXiaomi
ModelXiaomi Poco M8
Price₹ 19,739 / $ 289.50 / £ 189.00 / € 229.90
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30/60fps
ColorsBlack, Green, Silver
Models25118PC98G
Single20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4.0"
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, January 08
Weight178 g (6.28 oz)
BatteryActive use score 13:54h
ChipsetQualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Display1473 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging45W wired, 18W reverse wired
FeaturesHDR, panorama
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Released2026, January 08
Announced2026, January 08
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-23.4 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 631693 (v10), GeekBench: 2898 (v6), 3DMark: 866 (Wild Life Extreme)
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
Infrared portYes

Xiaomi Poco M8 Overview

About Xiaomi Poco M8 Xiaomi Poco M8 is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2026. Xiaomi Poco M8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi Poco M8 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi Poco M8?

The Xiaomi Poco M8 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi Poco M8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi Poco M8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi Poco M8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi Poco M8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi Poco M8.